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Steve Hanson, student in the Master of Science in Plant Breeding - Online Option program, has found opportunities to apply his education directly to his job at a seed research company. Read about his online adventure here: https://agonline.iastate.edu/profile/steve-hanson﻿

Neil Martin, a 747 captain who will soon own a farm in Nebraska after he retires, decided to get his master's degree in agronomy online through Iowa State so he could be sure to "do it right" when he starts farming. Read his profile here: http://agonline.iastate.edu/profile/neil-martin﻿

If you have landed a job with a leading agricultural corporation, but you are finding yourself in a position where you need more education to continue moving forward professionally, think about an online master's degree from Iowa State University AgOnline, such as the Master of Science in Plant Breeding - online option. Learn more here: http://agonline.iastate.edu/programs/master-science-plant-breeding-online-option ﻿

"Siberian Squill (Scilla sibirica) produces bright blue flowers in early spring on 4 to 6 inch plants. They are easy to grow and prefer partial shade to full sun. Siberian squill are most effective when planted in masses under trees and shrubs, but are also suited for rock gardens and the edge of woodlands. Siberian squill multiplies rapidly. Spanish Bluebell (Endymion hispanicus or Scilla hispanica ) produces 12 to 15 nodding, bell-shaped flowers on 12 to 18 inch stems. Varieties are available in blue, pink, and white. Spanish bluebells do well in heavy shade."

Nick Hoffman, student in the Master of Science in Plant Breeding Online Program, shares how his passion and ability to learn from mistakes has brought him success as an online learner:http://bit.ly/agonlineisu﻿

Karla Organist, a community planner in West Union, Iowa, and a student in the Community Development Master's Program available through Iowa State University AgOnline, opens up about her experience with online learning so far in a new interview here: http://bit.ly/1vsTxuv ﻿